Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues. Impacts: Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until 800 AM MST Tuesday.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 755 AM MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River below Bartlett Dam measured a stage above 24 ft and a flow around 60,000 cfs. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Verde and Fort McDowell. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 7:57AM MST until November 3 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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